Nail Structure and Product Chemistry

by Douglas Schoon

Nail Structure & Chemistry, 2E is a unique text that explores the artificial and natural nail in an interesting and easy-to-understand manner. The only book of its kind available, it brings together... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140186709X
• ISBN13: 9781401867096
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Delmar Thomson Learning
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

This book IS your future as a nail professional...

To achieve true, long term success in your career as a nail professional, this book is an absolute MUST read! The contents are invaluable, and virtually impossible to find anywhere else in the world. Doug Schoon's ability to take the most in-depth information and put it into 'layman's terms' will cause you to find it hard to put it down- as well as go anywhere without it! All the mysteries, "wives tales" and fiction that exists in a nail professional's world are explained with precise fact and even a bit of humor... Don't pass by the chance to discover the whole truth and nothing but the truth- to keep yourself fine-tuned to the most current, technologically advanced information!

If you only have one nail textbook, this is the one you should own

Mr. Schoon has greatly expounded upon his first edition of this excellent text. Content has nearly doubled, and he has included not only standard topics such as nail anatomy, adhesives, and product chemistry (which are vital for any nail technician to understand), but he has also added chapters such as "The Safe Salon" and "The Healthy Salon," among others. This new text includes great color photos. This text, set in a story format, includes a "Fast Track" which highlights the important facts of each chapter, as well as "Review Questions." Mr. Schoon's down-to-earth writing makes the most intimidating topics easy to understand. This book is an outstanding resource for nail technician and instructor.

the bible for nail technicians

anyone sucessful in the nail world can tell you that sucess is based on education and education is based on knowledge. Mr. Schoons book Nail Structure & Product Chemistry is the core fundamental with in depth information on every aspect. I can truly say it enabled me to aspire to a new level where i can now answer questions in a truly professional manner.. and with salons in two countries, thats just what i need. Cheers Doug.. your book in an invaluable investment to those looking for sucess. - Andrew. The dude.

A must have resource for nail technicians...

Everything you ever wanted to know and more about the nail and how enhancement products interact with it. Every nail technician should own this reference guide and read it not just once but over and over. The material offered is top notch, clear and easy to understand. The information is non-product specific, so it does not matter what brand you use. Even if you own the original Nail Structure and Product Chemistry (1996) you NEED to own this one also. This new volume takes the education of nails to an entirely new level.

The second edition is even better than the first

Although some of the information is the same as in the first edition, it is packed with information that is not usually included in the Nails textbooks. Again, it explains everything in plain language, and some of the items are updated. I have incorporate the information from the first text into my lectures at school since it helps the students to understand exactly what I am talking about. I am now adding information from the second edition to update my lectures!